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How Does a Private Yoga Lesson Work?
/in Preventing Yoga Injuries, Yoga /by Shannon AustinWhat is a private yoga lesson? A private yoga session is a one-on-one yoga lesson with a skilled and trained Registered Yoga Teacher. During a private yoga class together you can focus on your specific needs. Some like to go the private yoga route to learn the basics as a beginner before they throw themselves […]
What is the Significance of 108 in Yoga?
/16 Comments/in Yoga /by Shannon AustinWhy the number 108? The number 108 is considered a sacred number in Hinduism, Buddhism and yogic tradition. Malas or Japa beads come in a string of 108 and are used for devotional meditation, mantra and prayer. With each bead a mantra or prayer is repeated to meet a total of 108. The Meru bead […]
Yoga for Runners
/0 Comments/in Hot Yoga Benefits /by Shannon AustinRolling out a yoga mat may just improve your running skills Studies show that the strength and flexibility you gain on the mat can help you run more efficiently and stay injury-free. Yoga opens up several muscle groups in the legs such as the quads, IT band, hip flexors, psoas (core), and hammys. According to several […]
Hot Yoga and Diabetes
/1 Comment/in Hot Yoga, Hot Yoga Benefits /by Shannon AustinCan I do hot yoga if I have diabetes? Yes, you can absolutely do hot yoga if you have diabetes. However, being mindful of your blood sugar level and hydration is key. Checking your blood sugar before and after class is a good rule of thumb to measure where your levels are with the incorporation […]
Why Men Should Do Yoga
/29 Comments/in Hot Yoga /by Shannon AustinYoga is not just a sport for women Fact: Yoga was originally designed for men. Yes, it’s true. Ashtanga was designed for 14-year-old boys many many moons ago. Women were not even allowed to practice yoga back in the day. Of course, times have changed. When yoga moved to the west it became female-dominated with […]
Yoga for Weight Loss?
/in Hot Yoga, Yoga /by Shannon AustinYoga for Weight Loss: Does it Work? Let’s break it down. Yoga is a form of physical and mental exercise. Increasing your physical and mental exercise will benefit you on several levels. If the goal is weight loss, then picking a yoga style that is challenging, powerful, and gets your heart rate up is the […]
What To Expect At Your First Yoga Class
/3 Comments/in Hot Yoga, Hot Yoga Benefits /by Shannon AustinYoga for Beginners So you’ve decided to start a new chapter and take your first yoga class. Good for you! We admire steps toward positive change. Jumping on the yoga train can be scary, we know it. We’ve all been there. Not only are you chartering new territory with your first yoga class but also […]